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# IT Risk Manager

- **Company:** Bupa
- **Location:** Staines-upon-Thames, UK
- **Salary:** £64,000.0 - £79,900.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cyber Security, Information Technology Audit, Cloud Services, IT General Controls (ITGC)
- **Published:** August 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://bupa.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/EXT_CAREER/job/Staines/IT-Risk-and-Control-Manager_R1221322

## About the Role

We're looking for someone who is confident, collaborative and ready to make a difference.

You'll bring:

 * Experience managing IT risk and controls in a regulated environment (financial services experience is essential)
 * A good understanding of technology risks, including cloud services and modern IT environments
 * Experience designing, testing or reviewing IT controls
 * Knowledge of security frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST or similar
 * Awareness of UK regulatory bodies (such as FCA, PRA, ICO or CQC)
 * Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex ideas in a simple way
 * Confidence working with senior stakeholders and influencing decisions
 * Experience in IT audit, assurance or risk roles (qualifications like CISM, CISA or CISSP are helpful but not essential)
 * The ability to stay organised and focused, even when working to tight deadlines

## Description

As an IT Risk Manager, you'll:

 * Help identify and assess technology and information security risks across the business
 * Make sure risks are clearly understood and managed with strong, practical controls
 * Support teams to design and improve controls that reduce risk and protect services
 * Oversee control testing and make sure any gaps are addressed
 * Lead and track plans to fix control issues and improve how we manage risk
 * Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, including CIOs and business leaders
 * Prepare clear, simple reports on risks and controls for senior committees
 * Monitor risk levels and control performance through dashboards and regular updates
 * Support incident planning and help teams respond to technology or service risks
 * Promote a strong risk-aware culture by offering guidance and training where needed


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